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Kodak S-1 vs Sony A3000

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Kodak S-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 290g - 116 x 68 x 36mm
  • Introduced June 2014
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Renewed by Sony a3500
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Kodak S-1 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S-1 was unveiled 11 months after the A3000 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S-1 grades vs the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony A3000

 S-1 A3000 
RevealedJune 2014August 2013Newer by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Kodak S-1

 A3000 S-1 

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony A3000

 S-1 A3000 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak S-1 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak S-1 versus Sony A3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S-1 and the A3000.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and A3000 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S-1 and A3000.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S-1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A3000 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S-1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography features
Sony A3000 Street photography features
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography details
Sony A3000 Sports photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (410 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect auto focus
60
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery (410 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
60
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging factors
Sony A3000 Vlogging factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
26
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (411g)
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Sony A3000
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Sony Alpha A3000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-06-24 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4640 x 3480 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290 gr (0.64 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 470 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $398